Talk by Guyonne James
TOURISM:
WHAT LIES BEHIND THE SUNSHINE AND SMILES?
Guyonne is an expert and activist in Sustainability, Tourism and Development
How should London manage waste and recycling? What are the options and are we doing it right?
Come and discuss with Highgate and Dartmouth Park Transition members concerned about waste and climate change.
Find out more: Transitionhighgate.org
with Dartmouth Park Transition Group
Wednesday October 23 at 20.00
Highgate Library
Chester Road, N19 5DH
London’s Waste:
From Hump it and Dump it
to the Circular Economy
Mike Webster
Development Manager at the
London Community Resource Network
This talk is the final of four about how well prepared London is for the challenge of Climate Change.
The first covered ‘Water’, the second ‘Food’, and the third ‘Transport’
Find out more: Transitionhighgate.org
A new event from the Highgate Society’s “21st Century Homes: character – comfort – low carbon” initiative.
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED about putting solar panels on your roof to generate electricity or produce hot water? Are you interested in how it can work on schools, community buildings or businesses? Have you been thinking it might be interesting to put some funds into a community solar project? Perhaps you are just interested to see how it works?
Then come to our Saturday event at St Michael’s school, Highgate – meet national and local experts, including installers, and speak with neighbours about their solar roofs!
Come and find out about
- how a solar roof could work for you
- current government incentives
- what it costs
- solar options for conservation areas
- solar PV for electricity
- solar thermal for hot water (and maybe even heating)
- solar on schools and community buildings
- what about investing in a community solar scheme?
- planning guidelines and building regulations
- finding professional advice
- the solar revolution!
TALKS (correct as at 2 April – times to follow soon)
Solar in the UK – towards a Million Solar Roofs (Leonie Greene of the Solar Trade Association)
Why solar? Why now? (Dermot Barnes of Ecodomus)
Solar for hot water – and heating (Dominic Skeaping, London Solar)
Nuts and bolts of a solar PV roof (Jon Cowdrill, Joju Solar)
How communities are building solar in London and beyond (Agamemnon Otero, Repowering London)
Financing solar on your roof (Cara Jenkinson, Muswell Hill Sustainability Group)
Solar and the new Renewable Heat Incentive (Leonie Greene of the Solar Trade Association)
Haringey: the sunshine borough (Haringey’s solar programme) (Ben Brown, London Borough of Haringey)
EXHIBITORS (correct as at 2 April)
SOLAR INSTALLERS
Ecodomus installs renewable technologies for commercial, community and domestic projects (solar PV and solar thermal) see website
Evo Energy “design, supply and install solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems for homes and business across the UK. Evo Energy are Renewable Energy Association Installer of the Year”. see website
London Solar is a “small company of experienced installers based in Hackney. Specialising in high efficiency heating systems, installing boilers, heating controls, hot water systems and solar thermal systems. Giving clear advice and high quality work, to lower the financial and environmental costs of using heat.” see website
Joju Solar ” solar installations for home owners, businesses, public authorities and community organizations.”(solar PV and solar thermal) see website
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
10:10 solar schools. “Schools are a good thing. Solar power is a good thing. We think 10:10 is a pretty darn good thing. What if we could combine all three?” see website
Solar Trade Association ‘Million Solar Roofs’ The STA works in conjunction with its members to achieve the right regulatory framework and incentives for solar to deliver an increasing contribution to the UK’s electricity and heating needs see website
LOCAL GROUPS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Green Camden “is here to help you reduce your environmental impact. Our tips and advice can help you save money, reduce waste, and get involved in your local community.“ see website
Highgate Society “making Highgate a better place in which to live and work, now and in the future. Ensuring that any changes made in the environment enhance the amenity of the area and encouraging sound planning and improving public transport. see website
Muswell Hill Sustainability Group we’re a fast-growing group of local residents concerned about climate change and sustainability. Our aim is to reduce carbon emissions and waste in the Muswell Hill and surrounding areas, encouraging residents, local businesses and community groups to live more sustainably. see website
St Michael’s School (solar PV system) “At St Michael?s we aim to help all our children meet their potential through a love of learning”. See website for pictures of solar system
PLEASE NOTE: Inclusion of any companies of organisations in this list does not constitute a recommendation by the Highgate Society or its members!
The orchestra of I Maestri ends its 15th season with a programme of Mozart and Beethoven; music written before and after the French Revolution.
Conductor and mentor John Landor of LMA Orchestra collaborates for the third time with I Maestri with his students for a Masterclass workshop and evening performance on Sunday 19th June 2016.
We will be joined by soloists; Chiawen Kiew – Flute and Tomos Xerri – Harp who will perform Mozart’s sublime Flute and Harp Concerto.
I Maestri is a unique organisation that helps talented young conductors and soloists explore their skills and learning with an orchestra through a programme of workshops, masterclasses and public performances.
Evening programme:
Mozart Flute and Harp Concerto in C, K. 299/297c
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E – Flat major, Op. 55 “Eroica”
Performance begins at 7pm
Tickets: Adult £12 and Concessions £9 (on the door)
Advance tickets: Adult £9 and Concessions £7
(10% booking fee applicable)
Visit: http://wegottickets.com/event/362365
Box Office opens at 6:15pm
Please note that tickets will not be posted out and need to be collected from the Box Office on the day of the performance.
We hope you can join us for a wonderful performance and to experience different conductors in their making.
SOPHIA STARLING
STUDIO OBSTACLES
49a Gallery (pop up)
49 Highgate Highstreet
London N6 5JX
A solo exhibition of prints (amongst other studio obstacles), by London-based artist Sophia Starling. The body of work was created as part of a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, US in 2016. These prints are a response to her abstract painting practice and the physical shifting process and gestural language that is defined by the interaction of the physical elements from which a painting is made.
Opening 3rd February 6-9pm and the exhibition continues until the 12th February
Open SAT & SUN 11am – 5pm or by appointment.
Please email 49agallery@gmail.com (for appointments)
Sophia Starling, b. 1988, Norfolk, UK. Lives and works in London.
Graduated from Camberwell College of Art, London, in 2011.
Exhibitions include: Painting & Structure, Kennington Residency, London (2017). Summer Mix, Turps Banana Gallery, London (2016) Solo, Horatio Jr, London (2015), UK/RAINE, Saatchi Gallery, London (2015), Corporeality, Objects and Other Stuff, FOLD, London, (2014). Time to Hit the Road, Leila Heller Gallery, New York (2014). Jerwood Painting Fellowship Award Winner, Jerwood Visual Arts, London (2013).
sophiastarling.co.uk
SOPHIA STARLING
STUDIO OBSTACLES
49a Gallery (pop up)
49 Highgate Highstreet
London N6 5JX
A solo exhibition of prints (amongst other studio obstacles), by London-based artist Sophia Starling. The body of work was created as part of a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, US in 2016. These prints are a response to her abstract painting practice and the physical shifting process and gestural language that is defined by the interaction of the physical elements from which a painting is made.
Opening 3rd February 6-9pm and the exhibition continues until the 12th February
Open SAT & SUN 11am – 5pm or by appointment.
Please email 49agallery@gmail.com (for appointments)
Sophia Starling, b. 1988, Norfolk, UK. Lives and works in London.
Graduated from Camberwell College of Art, London, in 2011.
Exhibitions include: Painting & Structure, Kennington Residency, London (2017). Summer Mix, Turps Banana Gallery, London (2016) Solo, Horatio Jr, London (2015), UK/RAINE, Saatchi Gallery, London (2015), Corporeality, Objects and Other Stuff, FOLD, London, (2014). Time to Hit the Road, Leila Heller Gallery, New York (2014). Jerwood Painting Fellowship Award Winner, Jerwood Visual Arts, London (2013).
sophiastarling.co.uk
SOPHIA STARLING
STUDIO OBSTACLES
49a Gallery (pop up)
49 Highgate Highstreet
London N6 5JX
A solo exhibition of prints (amongst other studio obstacles), by London-based artist Sophia Starling. The body of work was created as part of a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, US in 2016. These prints are a response to her abstract painting practice and the physical shifting process and gestural language that is defined by the interaction of the physical elements from which a painting is made.
Opening 3rd February 6-9pm and the exhibition continues until the 12th February
Open SAT & SUN 11am – 5pm or by appointment.
Please email 49agallery@gmail.com (for appointments)
Sophia Starling, b. 1988, Norfolk, UK. Lives and works in London.
Graduated from Camberwell College of Art, London, in 2011.
Exhibitions include: Painting & Structure, Kennington Residency, London (2017). Summer Mix, Turps Banana Gallery, London (2016) Solo, Horatio Jr, London (2015), UK/RAINE, Saatchi Gallery, London (2015), Corporeality, Objects and Other Stuff, FOLD, London, (2014). Time to Hit the Road, Leila Heller Gallery, New York (2014). Jerwood Painting Fellowship Award Winner, Jerwood Visual Arts, London (2013).
sophiastarling.co.uk
SOPHIA STARLING
STUDIO OBSTACLES
49a Gallery (pop up)
49 Highgate Highstreet
London N6 5JX
A solo exhibition of prints (amongst other studio obstacles), by London-based artist Sophia Starling. The body of work was created as part of a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, US in 2016. These prints are a response to her abstract painting practice and the physical shifting process and gestural language that is defined by the interaction of the physical elements from which a painting is made.
Opening 3rd February 6-9pm and the exhibition continues until the 12th February
Open SAT & SUN 11am – 5pm or by appointment.
Please email 49agallery@gmail.com (for appointments)
Sophia Starling, b. 1988, Norfolk, UK. Lives and works in London.
Graduated from Camberwell College of Art, London, in 2011.
Exhibitions include: Painting & Structure, Kennington Residency, London (2017). Summer Mix, Turps Banana Gallery, London (2016) Solo, Horatio Jr, London (2015), UK/RAINE, Saatchi Gallery, London (2015), Corporeality, Objects and Other Stuff, FOLD, London, (2014). Time to Hit the Road, Leila Heller Gallery, New York (2014). Jerwood Painting Fellowship Award Winner, Jerwood Visual Arts, London (2013).
sophiastarling.co.uk